reefing

[ rē′fĭng ]

Surgical reduction of the extent of a tissue by folding it and securing with sutures.

QUIZZES

This windfall of words will make you rich with knowledge. Mine your memory on the words from July 27 to August 2!

Question 1 of 7

What does "scattergood" mean?

Do you intend to spend the remainder of the watch in reefing that topsail?
The Rover's Secret|Harry Collingwood
The order to come in from the yards when reefing, furling, or other duty is performed.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
That's the place for holding on to the sheer-rails; for reefing topsails.
Toilers of the Sea|Victor Hugo
In reefing topsails, the chief mate should not go aloft, but should keep his place forward, and look out for the men on the yards.
The Seaman's Friend|Richard Henry Dana

We tied her up, sitting her in an arm-chair, and reefing our ropes so that she could not stir.
The Secret Service Submarine|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull